| Date | 1813 |
|---|---|
| Law/Legislation | Law |
| Jurisdiction | VA |
| Title | Chapter XVIII |
| Description/Full Text | A citizen of the Commonwealth owner of any slave out of the Commonwealth born in the United States, and any person removing here with the intention to become a bona fide inhabitant and owner of any slave for two years, or having acquired title by marriage, decent, or devise, are authorized to bring into the state any such slaves, provided that within sixty days they file certain written statements. Penalties are remitted on citizens who have brought slaves in contrary to law, provided that they file the statments required. Slaves brought in under this act are not to be sold for two years. |
| Additional Information | – |
| Source | Black Laws of Virginia, By: June Purcell Guild |
| Transcriber Notes | – |
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